Local History Books as Gift Ideas – 2017

Local History Books as Gift Ideas – 2017

Scrambling for last minute gift ideas for the holidays? There are several local history books that have come out in the past year that would make wonderful gifts. If you know of any I missed, please add them in the comments. Looking to learn more about the history of...
Second Hoeing (A Book Review)

Second Hoeing (A Book Review)

When Upton Sinclair published his book, The Jungle, in 1906, it sent shock waves across the country. The working conditions of immigrants in the meatpacking industry of Chicago not only injured the nation’s sensibilities, but concern over the unsanitary...
The Epic of Larimer County

The Epic of Larimer County

After World War II, northern Colorado began to see a lot of growth and change. This was particularly true in Fort Collins where the G.I. Bill brought an influx of veterans who attended Colorado A&M. As the city grew, there was an increasing sense that the history...